Automotive State of The Union

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about Nissan’s strategic shift in U.S. EV production, the recognition of Hendrick and Zeigler Auto Groups as best-run companies, and Walmart’s unexpected appeal to higher-income shoppers. Nissan is revisi...

Shoot us a Text. We’re coming in hot after an insane ASOTU CON as we dive into Carvana's recovery in 2023, the UAW's setback at a Mercedes plant, and how Gen Alpha kids are shaping their parents' buying decisions. Show Notes with links: Automotive News...

Shoot us a Text. ASOTU CON is over, and we forgot to release yesterday’s live episode from the Main Stage with Steve Greenfield. Fortunately we’ve got it here for you today, and we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Show Notes...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Day 1 of ASOTU CON! Paul, Kyle and Michael are here with everything you need to know. Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealer...

Shoot us a Text. We. Are. HERE! Tonight hundreds of industry friends will descend on lower Baltimore (upper Annapolis) to kick off ASOTU CON at the welcome reception. But first, we have a few things to chat about; Big Tariffs from Biden, an employee-on...

Shoot us a Text. ASOTU CON is TOMORROW! Today we have Greg Uland, VP of Marketing for Reynolds and Reynolds on to talk about what you can expect at ASOTU CON, how Reynolds and Reynolds is partnering with ASOTU to show a More Than Cars Promo at the Indi...

Shoot us a Text. We're excited because ASOTU CON is only 2 days away! Today, Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada take over the show to cover what to expect beyond the sessions and content. They're joined by Head of Community Jordan Cox and Director of Event...

Shoot us a Text. Four days away from ASOTU CON we’re talking about Nissan’s move to push Dealers to advertise below invoice. We also talk about the growing percentage of F150 Hybrids being sold, as well as the very first passenger test of an eVTOL in A...

Shoot us a Text. Five days out from ASOTU CON we’re talking about Ford’s re-think of EV strategy in Europe of all places. We also talk about Tesla’s advantage in bi-directional charging, as well as an homage to an iconic mid-sized grocery getter. Show ...

Shoot us a Text. We’re 6 days from the start of ASOTU CON and we’re talking about Toyota’s plateau plans to invest all of that profit. We’re also covering Tesla’s ‘pay to unlock range’ on some Model Y’s as well as GMs efforts to recruit displaced Tesla...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday and we’re just getting started as we talk about a new entrant to the autonomy game. We also cover Rivian’s new charging network plans as well as a rumored potential partnership with Apple. Show Notes with links: Wayve Tech...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a fresh week as we review the new report that talks about which groups are responding to leads well. We also talk about Cadillac’s rethink of its all-EV pivot by 2030, as well as a new, all weather, all terrain, scooter for ...

Shoot us a Text. First Saturday of the month! Today, Kyle is joined by Chris Reeves, Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick to discuss the upcoming silent auction for Vehicles for Change at ASOTU CON and the custom guitar we've designed to give away. Plus, we...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the first Friday in May as we talk about Rivian stepping up their presence in Normal, IL. We also cover the latest JD Power report regarding the service department as well as Cali taking aim at junk fees…for food. As Tesla cuts jo...

Shoot us a Text. It’s Thursday and we’re talking about Carvana’s best performance ever. We’re also discussing Hertz’s decision to sell more of it’s EV inventory, as well as a wild story about the ongoing dispute around the legendary Delorian. Carvana’s...

Shoot us a Text. There’s nothing like a sunny May 1st. Today we talk about Ford’s new AI driven Dealer training tool. We also review the fastest and slowest moving inventory, as well as the newly launched ability for Roblox users to purchase real life ...

Shoot us a Text. As stores across the country are playing ‘The Final Countdown’ as April wraps up, we’re talking about Asbury’s listing strategy for 10 of their stores. We’re also talking about Tesla’s next round of layoffs, as well as one Tiktoker who...

Shoot us a Text. We’re starting out on the last few days of the month with a look at the Top 100 Used Car Dealers in the US. We also take a look at the potential of Tesla’s deal with China’s Baidu, and what it means for Full Self Driving. We’ll also re...

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to the last Saturday of the month! Today, writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join the show to talk about our partnership with Vehicles for Change and how we're giving away a car at ASOTU CON plus auctioning off a custom gui...

Shoot us a Text. It’s the last Friday of the month as we pay tribute to a Ford leader who broke the mold. We also talk about a hot debate over legacy OEMs flirting with DTC models as well as consumer luxury purchases going on the rise. This morning we ...

Shoot us a Text. Happy Thursday! Today we cover Ford’s stock price recovers due to hybrid sales, Honda invests $12 BILLION in EV supply chain, and automatic refunds when your next flight gets canceled or delayed. Ford’s Q1 earnings were released yester...

Shoot us a Text. We’re mid-week and talking about Tesla's strategic shift amid falling profits.. We also cover VinFast's aggressive U.S. dealership expansion and the heartwarming story of a Dealership serving a single mother in South Dakota. Sandwiched...

Shoot us a Text. This Tuesday we’re talking about why GM is smiling from their robust financial performance in Q1. We also talk about a controversial toggle on Tesla’s website, as well as what companies are ignoring in their surveys. Show Notes with li...

Shoot us a Text. It’s a fresh week and we’re talking about the UAW’s landmark unionization victory at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant. We also cover Dealer response and legal threats over new sales models from Scout and Sony Honda Mobility as well as Te...

Shoot us a Text. Today we're on with Head Writer Chris Reeves talking about how Car Dealers and OEMs are investing in generations. We also have a super secret promo code for ASOTUCON.com Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automot...